Atins, one of the main gateways to the Lencois Maranhenses is one of Brazil’s real hidden gems. The village is set on the mouth of the river with a long stretch of golden sandy beach, lapped by warm calm tropical waters which are protected from the open seas by a sand bar.

As well as just relaxing on the beach or enjoying the slow pace of life in this remote corner of the country Atins is also beginning to be known as one of the best places for kite surfing on the north coast, due to its calm waters and steady year-round winds